Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $27,790 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,150
90th percentile $34,970
Employed locally 220
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,150
    25th
    $27,350
    50th (median)
    $27,790
    75th
    $32,980
    90th
    $34,970

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 50% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $36,520
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Wheeling, WV-OH $28,760
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $28,650
    Charleston, WV $28,590

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,590
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,620
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,490
    Library Technicians $44,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Parkersburg, WV is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Parkersburg, WV is 21.1% below the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $23,150 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,350.